Afterschool Activities

Extended Day Learning Program (EDL)

EDL is a program funded through the state and offered through the SPPS Department of Alternative Education. EDL courses include an academic and/or social-emotional component but include active, hands-on, alternative learning experiences for students. Popular programs like debate, theater, music, and Lego League may continue to be offered through EDL and courses may also originate from local student interests like cooking, creative writing, etc.

Program Details:

Two Days Per Week – Mondays and Wednesdays 3:00-5:00 PM
Daily Snack Provided
Transportation will NOT be available to start the school year. Transportation may be added once program attendance reaches 100 students.

Session 1 (Fall): October 7, 2024 - January 22, 2024
Session 2 (Spring): January 27, 2024 - May 7, 2024

Middle School After-School Activities FAQs

This school year, Flipside programming will be offered at eight middle schools, Extended Day for Learning (EDL) will be offered at seven middle schools, and other after-school activities will vary by school. Please see below for additional information.

Outside of athletics, what after-school opportunities will be available for middle school students?

Which schools will offer Flipside programs in 2024-25?

With the support of grant funding, Flipside will be offered four days per week at the following schools:

American Indian Magnet School
Battle Creek Middle School
Farnsworth Aerospace Upper Campus
Highland Park Middle School
Humboldt
OWL
Txuj Ci Upper Campus
Washington Technology Magnet School

These programs will run Monday through Thursday and will be supported by full-time Community Education Flipside coordinators in each building. 2024-25 Flipside Calendar

Which schools will offer Extended Day for Learning (EDL) in 2024-25?

Extended Day for Learning (EDL) courses may be offered at the following schools:

Capitol Hill Gifted & Talented Magnet
Creative Arts Secondary
E-STEM Middle School
Hazel Park Preparatory Academy
Hidden River Middle School
Murray Middle School
Global Arts Plus Upper Campus

EDL courses include an academic and/or social component and include active, hands-on alternative learning experiences for students. Popular programs like debate, theater, music, etc. may be offered through EDL and courses may also originate from student interests. EDL programs are taught by school staff and are offered two days per week.
2024-25 Middle School EDL Calendar

Flipside Schools: Yellow bus transportation is provided at Flipside locations to begin the school year, but may be reduced based on program attendance. Consistent student attendance is vital to maintaining transportation availability.
EDL Schools: Yellow bus transportation will NOT be available to start the school year, but may become available later based on route availability and program attendance.
Middle School Athletics: Yellow bus transportation may be available for student athletes at Flipside schools. Families should contact their school’s Athletic Director for more information. EDL schools will NOT have transportation available for athletics at this time due to bus route availability.

Extended Day Learning is sponsored by the Saint Paul Public Schools Department of Alternative Education. It is partially funded with Minnesota State funding 124D.68.